Kelsey's Guidebook
Coffee
Yes, please!
Drive up coffee huts are as common as moose around these parts! Make sure to stop by here to fuel up your Alaskan adventures, as it’s conveniently located a very short distance from your stay.
A Whole Latte Love
4000 W Dimond BlvdDrive up coffee huts are as common as moose around these parts! Make sure to stop by here to fuel up your Alaskan adventures, as it’s conveniently located a very short distance from your stay.
Kaladi Brothers
6861 Jewel Lake RdLocal roasters right up the road from your stay!
Great stop for a pick-me-up or to take a break from your Alaskan adventures!
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Caffé D'arte Alaska
223 E Dimond BlvdGreat stop for a pick-me-up or to take a break from your Alaskan adventures!
Food scene
We as Alaskans love our local staples, so we want to share some of our local insights with you!
Best homemade biscuits and gravy in town! Highly recommended brunch spot!
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South Restaurant + Coffeehouse
11124 Old Seward HwyBest homemade biscuits and gravy in town! Highly recommended brunch spot!
Old world bakery conveniently located a short drive from your stay. Make sure to go early for breakfast and lunch focaccias! And check out the other local shops in the shared space for, coffee, plants and local spirits!
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Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StOld world bakery conveniently located a short drive from your stay. Make sure to go early for breakfast and lunch focaccias! And check out the other local shops in the shared space for, coffee, plants and local spirits!
Hands down, the best pizza in Alaska and a must stop while visiting Anchorage! They also brew their own beer, root beer and cream soda. Be sure to ask for a side of homemade ranch or house sauce with your order, as it goes well with just about everything!
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Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyHands down, the best pizza in Alaska and a must stop while visiting Anchorage! They also brew their own beer, root beer and cream soda. Be sure to ask for a side of homemade ranch or house sauce with your order, as it goes well with just about everything!
If you like second run movies and food and drinks delivered to your seat, then you’ve hit the right spot! This is a local favorite where you can enjoy handcrafted brews and fantastic food. Also, if movies are not your thing, check out Bear Tooth Grill right next door for a southwest flare on food in the Last Frontier!
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Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveIf you like second run movies and food and drinks delivered to your seat, then you’ve hit the right spot! This is a local favorite where you can enjoy handcrafted brews and fantastic food. Also, if movies are not your thing, check out Bear Tooth Grill right next door for a southwest flare on food in the Last Frontier!
Their menu is as unique as this place we call home. The Alder wood oven will be sure to delight your palate, along with their vast seafood selection and craft beer and scratch drinks!
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Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th AveTheir menu is as unique as this place we call home. The Alder wood oven will be sure to delight your palate, along with their vast seafood selection and craft beer and scratch drinks!
Great food and beer selection with nice outdoor seating and views of Knik Arm! The bavarian handmade pretzel is a MUST.
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49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveGreat food and beer selection with nice outdoor seating and views of Knik Arm! The bavarian handmade pretzel is a MUST.
Best burgers in town! Great for dine in and take out, and they have a very creative selection of food items!
Main Event Grill
1041 East 76th AvenueBest burgers in town! Great for dine in and take out, and they have a very creative selection of food items!
Wood fired pizzas, great outdoor patio, and carefully selected revolving beer tap list.
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Hearth Artisan Pizza
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdWood fired pizzas, great outdoor patio, and carefully selected revolving beer tap list.
This place is LOCAL! LOCAL! LOCAL! Only Alaskan beers on tap and they try to use all locally sourced food as possible. The burgers are amazing here with their buns bought from a local bakery in Wasilla. A great place to go if you want to try beers from every corner of Alaska.
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Tent City Taphouse
343 West 6th AvenueThis place is LOCAL! LOCAL! LOCAL! Only Alaskan beers on tap and they try to use all locally sourced food as possible. The burgers are amazing here with their buns bought from a local bakery in Wasilla. A great place to go if you want to try beers from every corner of Alaska.
Local ingredients and just the right amount of sweetness to indulge your sweet tooth! Try the Sitka Swirl, which will not disappoint!
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Wild Scoops
429 E StreetLocal ingredients and just the right amount of sweetness to indulge your sweet tooth! Try the Sitka Swirl, which will not disappoint!
Breweries
If local craft brews are your thing, then let us guide you to the hops!
If big stouts and local interesting handcrafted IPAs are your thing, then you’ve come to the right place! This is one of our top go-to’s, also make sure to check out their rooftop for beautiful Chugach views!
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Anchorage Brewing Company
148 W 91st AveIf big stouts and local interesting handcrafted IPAs are your thing, then you’ve come to the right place! This is one of our top go-to’s, also make sure to check out their rooftop for beautiful Chugach views!
If local and nano speak to you, then stop by and check out Amber and Tom’s handcrafted brews! This is easily one of our regular stops and they offer a rotating tap of their creative brews. Make sure to say hi to brew dogs, Chai and Atlas!
Onsite Brewing Company
3211 Denali StIf local and nano speak to you, then stop by and check out Amber and Tom’s handcrafted brews! This is easily one of our regular stops and they offer a rotating tap of their creative brews. Make sure to say hi to brew dogs, Chai and Atlas!
King Street Brewing Company
9050 King StGreat flagship beers and rooftop!
Turnagain Brewing
7920 King StSpecializing in sours with a rotating food truck!
Their motto is local brews, epic views, and you’re more than guaranteed to get both! Nestled at the base of the Chugach make sure to take the 35 minute scenic drive alongside Turnagain Arm to enjoy Girdwood’s unique craft brewery!
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Girdwood Brewing Company
2700 Alyeska HwyTheir motto is local brews, epic views, and you’re more than guaranteed to get both! Nestled at the base of the Chugach make sure to take the 35 minute scenic drive alongside Turnagain Arm to enjoy Girdwood’s unique craft brewery!
Trails
We love local trails, and the outdoors are just a few steps away!
Be sure to stop into one of Anchorage’s oldest parks where many activities abound year round! There are many hiking, biking and skiing trails throughout. Also, you can connect to the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail where you can gain beach access and enjoy the beautiful views of Turnagain Arm, Sleeping Lady and Fire Island!
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Kincaidin puisto
9401 Raspberry RoadBe sure to stop into one of Anchorage’s oldest parks where many activities abound year round! There are many hiking, biking and skiing trails throughout. Also, you can connect to the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail where you can gain beach access and enjoy the beautiful views of Turnagain Arm, Sleeping Lady and Fire Island!
You can’t come to Anchorage without checking out Flattop! It’s one of, if not, the most hiked mountain in Alaska. It’s a short 15 minute drive into the Chugach range that will give you breathtaking views of the entire Anchorage bowl and surrounding areas!
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Flattop Mountain
You can’t come to Anchorage without checking out Flattop! It’s one of, if not, the most hiked mountain in Alaska. It’s a short 15 minute drive into the Chugach range that will give you breathtaking views of the entire Anchorage bowl and surrounding areas!
Groceries
Stocking up!
Carrs
1501 Huffman RdFred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdCostco Wholesale
330 W Dimond BlvdSightseeing
Take a drive and enjoy some of Alaska’s beautiful wildlife at this local animal sanctuary! The bear boardwalk is likely the closest, and safest, bear encounter you’ll experience!
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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward HwyTake a drive and enjoy some of Alaska’s beautiful wildlife at this local animal sanctuary! The bear boardwalk is likely the closest, and safest, bear encounter you’ll experience!